Ekko is an assassin-style mid laner who excels at burst damage and mobility. Here's the optimal build and strategy for playing him effectively in the current meta.

Core Build

• First Item: Hextech Rocketbelt
• Boots: Sorcerer's Shoes
• Core Items: Lich Bane, Rabadon's Deathcap
• Situational: Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff

Optimal Runes

• Primary: Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter
• Secondary: Absolute Focus, Gathering Storm
• Shards: Adaptive Force (2x), Health Scaling

Ability Order: Q > E > W

Key Strategy Tips

• Use Q through minion waves to simultaneously push and poke enemies
• Flank with W from fog of war during teamfights
• Split push during mid/late game to leverage strong dueling potential
• Wait for W to nearly activate before engaging

Strong Against

• Immobile mages (Xerath, Syndra)
• Squishy targets (Smolder)
• Control mages (Aurelion Sol)

Weak Against

• Vladimir (46.8% WR)
• Taliyah (47.1% WR)
• Ryze (47.1% WR)

Best Synergies

• Malphite (57.7% WR)
• Cho'Gath (57.2% WR)
• Karma (55.8% WR)

Alternative Build Path

• First Item: Stormsurge
• Keystone: Hail of Blades
• Secondary Runes: Absolute Focus, Scorch
• Core Items: Same as standard build
• Current WR: 54.4% over 4,343 matches

Choose your build based on team composition and matchup. Against AD threats, rush Zhonya's. Against heavy AP, consider Banshee's Veil as a situational item.

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